Inter's Hakan Calhanoglu to Miss Key Serie A Clash Against Roma Due to Thigh Injury
Inter Milan will be without their midfield playmaker Hakan Calhanoglu for Saturday’s top-of-the-table Serie A encounter against Roma. The 32-year-old suffered a right thigh strain, ruling him out of this important clash at the Stadio Olimpico.
Injury Details and Impact
Calhanoglu missed Inter's thrilling 5-3 victory over Udinese on Monday due to the injury. Before this, he had contributed goals in the first two league matches against Monza and Cagliari, and played in key Champions League fixtures against Napoli and Real Madrid. Losing such a creative force is a blow for Inter as both sides remain undefeated after four rounds.
Official Medical Report from Inter
Inter released a statement following detailed scans at the Istituto Clinico Humanitas in Rozzano:
"Hakan Calhanoglu underwent medical examinations this morning at the Istituto Clinico Humanitas in Rozzano. The tests revealed an adductor muscle strain in his right thigh. His condition will be evaluated in the coming days."
Multiple sources in Italy confirm this injury will keep him sidelined for the crucial trip to Rome.
Renewed Rivalry at the Top
This showdown is significant as both teams enter the match with perfect records — a scenario not seen this deep into the season since October 2014. Gian Piero Gasperini’s team leads on goal difference, scoring 12 and conceding just once over four matches. Yet Inter holds a psychological edge, having won their last five league visits to the Olimpico by a combined score of 11-2.
- Roma's current streak: Five straight wins to start Serie A, only the third time they have achieved this
- Inter's away dominance: Five consecutive league wins at the Olimpico
Looking Ahead: International Break
This weekend’s match stands as the biggest test so far before Serie A pauses for the international break. The Turkish midfielder’s fitness will also be watched closely ahead of important Nations League fixtures featuring Turkey against France, Italy, and Belgium.
- Match Date & Time: 19 September 2026, 19:00
- Fixture: Roma vs Inter Milan
- Competition: Serie A
